Academic Advisor

• Advises undecided, high risk, new freshmen, undecided transfer students, and other special populations

• Monitors and advises students to ensure satisfactory grades and GPA requirements, students understand academic policies, as well as course planning/registration

• Develops workshops for a variety of student groups; prepares and makes presentations for Registration Days, Griffon Edge and other on –campus groups

• Maintains professional contacts and an awareness of best practices and standards in the advising field; stays current with relevant research

• Stays abreast of changing institutional information including new programs, course changes, important dates, costs, and updates in university-wide initiatives and policies

• Understands the institution’s interpretation of FERPA rules for the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, etc.

• Available to meet with students in person or virtually via Zoom throughout the year, through scheduled 1-on-1 appointments, group advising sessions, or drop-in advising

• Establishes and maintains ongoing contact with students through a variety of communication methods, including telephone, email, Zoom, and social media platforms

• Advise during new student registration programs

• Accurately document advisement and student meeting details

• Serve on campus committees, as needed

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• Knowledge of advising theory and best practices in academic advisement

• Challenges of entering freshman and transfer students and effective retention strategies

• Teaching techniques and strategies

• Effective advising techniques with special populations

• Ability to research and write reports

• Strong organizational skills (maintaining accurate files), and (verbal and written) communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents

• Computer application skills

• Knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks preferred